From July 20, most likely the first of Ramadhan, the first Egyptian satellite channel completely operated by women wearing the full face veil (niqab) will be launched.
Named Mariya, after one of Prophet Mohammad's wives, who was a Coptic Egyptian freed slave, converted to Islam, it would have a full niqabi film crew. It will manage and operate the channel, including TV presenters, producers, directors and correspondents.
According to Al-Ahram on line the channel will air its programmes through the ultra-conservative Islamic Umma Channel for six hours every day. The majority of the programming will focus on the niqab and married life.
As it will be exclusively women managed channel men will be prohibited from working in or appearing on Mariya, and even participating in phone-ins during live programmes."
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